LAWRENCE, Mich. — Students at Van Buren Tech in Lawrence got hands-on experience in a large scale, highly realistic ‘mock disaster’ Tuesday morning and afternoon.
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The Mock Disaster brings students together with local emergency responders, industry professionals, and community volunteers to carry out an unexpected scenario.
Students responded in real-time to the various scenarios, including fires, wounded patients, and more. The goal of the simulation was for students to apply their training and technical skills in a high-pressure environment.
Michigan State Police, Kalamazoo Public Safety, Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, and Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office were among the agencies who participated in the simulation for educational purposes…